In-house Legal Counsel

Kick-start your career in the online gaming world and experience the very latest in technology and innovation.

The role:

The legal function within the business is pivotal in partnering with relevant stakeholders to drive key accountabilities, providing legal and strategic advice on a variety of commercial and regulatory aspects.

Reporting into the Head of Legal, the in-house legal counsel will operate in numerous areas simultaneously, working within our group of companies in the online sports betting and gaming industry.

Key Responsibilities:

Duties will be split across Commercial, Regulatory, Litigation and dispute resolution, Team leadership and General responsibilities.

End-to-end management of the contract process, providing prompt contractual advice including but not limited to Marketing, Sponsorship, Banking, Software and Finance, Product Terms and Conditions; Non-Disclosure Agreements; Service Level Agreements; Data Sharing and Software Agreements; Brand License Agreements; Gaming and Industry Specific Agreements; Technology, Media and Telecommunications contracts, as well as letters and general legal documents

Oversee, guide and advise on drafting and reviewing of commercial and business agreements

Research and respond to general legal enquiries and communicate the legal process throughout the business as required.

Advice regarding licences, ensuring regulatory legal issues are adequately managed, supporting the regulatory framework and liaising with in-country legal counsel across various jurisdictions to facilitate advice provided to the business

Oversee and provide counsel on any potential disputes and manage the relationship with external and in-country legal counsel as needed.

Skills and Experience:

Qualified lawyer and admitted attorney in South Africa

5 - 10 years post-qualification experience at a corporate entity or law firm

Evidence of continuous professional development

In-house experience or illustrating a commercial mindset is advantageous

A practical lawyer with an Interest in online gaming and sport (as a plus)

Professional, honest and reliable

Resilient and assertive

Ambitious and hungry for career development

Confident and demonstrates the ability to go beyond what is required

What you need to know about us:

Innovative and passionate about all things sporting, we are part of a multinational group of companies driving the betway brand in multiple countries. We believe that anything and everything is possible in the world of sports and entertainment and we are relentless in making things happen – this comes from immersing ourselves in what we do and embracing a culture of authenticity an accountability. Our teams live and breathe the betway brand while big picture thinking pushes a one-of-a-kind experience for our customers.

*Please note we will apply relevance to our Talent Management and Talent Development Programme as part of our recruitment process.

*Shortlisted candidates may need to complete an assessment.

This position requires trust and honesty it has access to customers financial details - therefore a credit and criminal record check will be conducted. The qualifications identified herein are an inherent job requirement; therefore, a qualification verification check will be done. By applying for this role, and supplying the necessary details, you hereby grant us permission to apply for these checks. This will be done in a confidential manner, and solely for the purposes of verification.

Should you not hear from us within 2 weeks, please deem your application as unsuccessful.

The perfect place to work, play and grow!

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